Rumormill: Ferrari Dino to return in 2013
Apr 1, 2012 | 02:57 PM
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Rumormill: Ferrari Dino to return in 2013
Rumormill: Ferrari Dino to return in 2013
Rumors are swirling about again that Ferrari will develop a successor for the mythical Ferrari Dino, possible Paris show reveal.
Originally Posted by TopSpeed
2012 will be a pretty busy year for Ferrari. After the F12berlinetta and the new Enzo replacement, the company will take a little break from developing V12 supercars and will focus on offering the long rumored successor for the legendary Dino instead.
In the past few years, Ferrari has been up and down when asked about a new Dino, but now Ferrari sources have confirmed to us that a new Dino is currently being developed and that it will be unveiled this fall at the Paris Auto Show, with the production to follow in early 2013 - as a celebration of the car’s 45th anniversary.
The new Dino will be the smallest model in Ferrari’s line-up and will be powered by a detuned version of the V8 engine used in the 458 Italia. This means we’ll see a total output somewhere in the 450 HP area. As for its exterior design, expect to see the classic Dino brought to our modern days: it will combine elements from the latest 458 Italia, FF, and F12berlinetta and will still offer a 2+2 seats configuration. The best part is that the car’s legendary nose will remain, but will look a bit modernized.
As for the car’s price, our sources have confirmed that the new Dino will be the cheapest model in the line-up, but you’ll still have to dish out about $200K if you want to own one.
In the past few years, Ferrari has been up and down when asked about a new Dino, but now Ferrari sources have confirmed to us that a new Dino is currently being developed and that it will be unveiled this fall at the Paris Auto Show, with the production to follow in early 2013 - as a celebration of the car’s 45th anniversary.
The new Dino will be the smallest model in Ferrari’s line-up and will be powered by a detuned version of the V8 engine used in the 458 Italia. This means we’ll see a total output somewhere in the 450 HP area. As for its exterior design, expect to see the classic Dino brought to our modern days: it will combine elements from the latest 458 Italia, FF, and F12berlinetta and will still offer a 2+2 seats configuration. The best part is that the car’s legendary nose will remain, but will look a bit modernized.
As for the car’s price, our sources have confirmed that the new Dino will be the cheapest model in the line-up, but you’ll still have to dish out about $200K if you want to own one.
Apr 1, 2012 | 03:21 PM
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Apr 1, 2012 | 03:43 PM
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A design study:
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Apr 1, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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yes, but when we were at the factory for the F12 event they said something which suggested there may be a new V8 car next year
Apr 1, 2012 | 06:25 PM
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I'm not convinced, at least by the story in the first post. Why would Ferrari make another, slightly cheaper V8 2+2 with similar power to the California? The Cali's enough, no need for two of the same car.
A better Dino revival would be a 911/R8 competitor in the 100-150k range. But again, I don't think Ferrari needs or wants such an entry-level car, considering they have Maserati in that market.
A better Dino revival would be a 911/R8 competitor in the 100-150k range. But again, I don't think Ferrari needs or wants such an entry-level car, considering they have Maserati in that market.
Last edited by Rage; Apr 1, 2012 at 06:29 PM.